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Trump says Iran war could end ‘soon’ as allies discuss Strait of Hormuz reopening
WASHINGTON, April 17 — President Donald Trump said a deal to end the war in Iran could be reached soon, although the timing remained unclear, while US allies were gathering […]
Rohingya sea crossings claim nearly 900 lives in 2025, UN says
GENEVA, April 17 — Last year was the deadliest on record for Rohingya refugees fleeing by sea, with deaths continuing to soar in 2026, the UN said Friday, after hundreds […]
Myanmar cuts Suu Kyi’s sentence under mass amnesty, source says
YANGON, April 17 — Myanmar’s coup-ousted and detained democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi had her sentence reduced Friday as part of a mass amnesty, a source close to her […]
Myanmar junta pardons former president Win Myint after coup convictions
YANGON, April 17 — Myanmar’s former president Win Myint, detained since a 2021 coup, was pardoned today of his convictions during the post-putsch period of military rule, a statement said. […]
Philippine troops kill 10 militants linked to Marawi siege network
MANILA, April 17 — Philippine security forces killed 10 alleged armed Islamist militants today who resisted an attempt to arrest them, police said. The firefight with police and soldiers happened […]
Lebanon-Israel ceasefire begins as displaced residents return despite violation warnings
BEIRUT, April 17 — A 10-day ceasefire deal struck between Lebanon and Israel took effect today, sending displaced residents streaming south towards their homes, even as the Lebanese army […]
Trump calls Iran war a ‘little diversion’ as US polling shows growing public disapproval
WASHINGTON, April 17 — President Donald Trump said yesterday the US war with Iran was a “little diversion” during his second term in power, as recent polling shows the […]
All eight on board killed in Borneo helicopter crash, including Malaysian national
JAKARTA, April 17 — Two crew members and six passengers were killed when a private helicopter crashed in dense forest on Indonesia’s Borneo island, the transport ministry said today. […]
Trump hopes Hezbollah ‘acts nicely’ during Lebanon-Israel ceasefire
LAS VEGAS, April 17 — US President Donald Trump said yesterday he hopes militant group Hezbollah “acts nicely and well” during the 10-day ceasefire reached just hours earlier between […]
Lebanon-Israel ceasefire takes effect as Trump pushes for historic leaders’ meeting
BEIRUT, April 17 — A ten-day ceasefire deal agreed between Lebanon and Israel took effect today, as US President Donald Trump said he was trying to set up the first-ever […]